What is the “nightmare” that now descends upon the children?
Note where Atticus uses his famous line, “Do you really think so?” How do the children react to this statement?
What was (and is) the Ku Klux Klan? What do you think of Atticus’ comment about it?
Why does Aunt Alexandra keep saying members of the Finch family are disgracing the family name, and why does it cause fear in Jem?
What strange behavior do Jem and Scout notice when Atticus leaves that night? Why do Jem and Scout decide to follow Atticus downtown?
What causes Scout to leave their observation point and make it known that the children are there.
How does Jem react when Atticus tells him to go home, and why?
Explain the way Scout affects events without realizing it at the time.
Compare and contrast the two different groups of men that come to see Atticus in this chapter. Who are the members of the groups and what is the purpose of each?
Your Goal:Find the most significant quotations in Chapter 15. Find two of the most important things Scout writes about in this chapter and post them on the discussion tab of this page. Explain why they are important using at least three sentences for each.
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Scout says "The full meaning of the night's events hit me and I began crying." What is the full meaning of the night's events?
Look at the first two pages of the chapter. Explain as many things as you can find that Aunt Alexandra disapproves of with Atticus, Scout, and Jem.
What “subtle change” does Scout notice in her father? (Hint: reread the conversation Atticus has with Aunt Alexandra after you find those words in the chapter."
What is Scout's confusion with Mr. Cunningham? Seeing what Atticus tells her, in essence, what is it that Scout did last night?
Who is Dolphus Raymond? Explain his background and family life?
Describe what the children see when they get to town where the trial is taking place.
Scout is confused by the talk she overhears on page 218. Reread that page and explain why you think she is confused.
How does Reverend Sykes help the children see and hear the trial? Do you think this is right for him to do?
Comment on Judge Taylor's attitude to his job. Does he take the trial seriously or not? Why do you think this is the case?
Your Goal: Find the most significant quotations in Chapter 15. Find two of the most important things Scout writes about in this chapter and post them on the discussion tab of this page. Explain why they are important using at least three sentences for each.
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